2004 Adastra Merlot

Very limited availability. Check with winery: email adastravw@aol.com. 

• For the first time, the estate-grown Adastra Merlot is blended with seven percent estate-grown Syrah, creating a fascinating and substantial wine.

• Cherry-violet in color with a nose of raspberries, cherries and Bourneville chocolate. On the palate raspberries, cherries, vanilla, black licorice, clove stick, with a slightly meaty finish.

Facts

Grapes: Merlot clones 3, 6, Syrah clone 470
Harvest Dates: September 10, 23
Yields: 2.01tpa (cl 3), 3.94tpa (cl 6), 1.98tpa (cl 470)
Maceration: 15 days on average
Alcohol: 14.9% by volume
pH: 3.66
TA: 0.58
Bottling Date: June 20, 2006
Barrel Aging: 19 months in oak
Cooperage: 100% French oak: 30% new oak (Demptos, Nadalie, Francois Frères Guigal)
Production: 669 cases